Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6

Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 2012. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.6 litres, which produces power of 281 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 361 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Chevrolet Traverse 3.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Chevrolet Traverse 2009 - 2012 version, city fuel economy - 13.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 83 litres or 21.93 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Traverse version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km.
Chevrolet Traverse 2009

Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 technical data

Model: Chevrolet Traverse 3.6 V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2009. January ... 2012. December 
Engine: 3564 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 281 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 361 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 13.8 (urban)
Fuel tank capacity: 83 litres (21.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.21m (length) 1.85m (height)
Trunk capacity: 691 litres
Trunk max capacity: 3296 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2930 kg

Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 engine LLT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3564 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 94 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 11.2 litres (11.8 quarts)
Power 280 - 315 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 350 - 380 NM ON 3600 RPM
Engine manufacturer no data
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2010 onwards.

All Chevrolet Traverse crossover [2009 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6

Most fuel efficient version

3.6 Petrol 281 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 4x4 3.6 Petrol 281 HP 10.2 l/100km All wheel
Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6

Most powerfull version (288 HP)
Most fuel efficient version

3.6 Petrol 288 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Chevrolet Traverse 2009 3.6 V6 4x4

Most powerfull version (288 HP)

3.6 Petrol 288 HP 10.2 l/100km All wheel
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